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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.47, 342.92 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.47, 342.92 and 167.42 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.47 : 342.92 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.47/342.92 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.47x = 342.92 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.47x = 57,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,412.94/228.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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